digital computer unit
1digital computer — Computer Com*put er (k[o^]m*p[=u]t [ e]r), n. 1. One who computes. 2. (Computers) an electronic device for performing calculations automatically. It consists of a clock to provide voltage pulses to synchronize the operations of the devices within …
2digital computer — n. 1. (Computers) a computer that represents information by numerical digits with a fixed number of values; most commonly each piece of information is internally represented in binary code, as an array of {bits}, which are information units each… …
3digital computer — a computer that processes information in digital form. Cf. analog computer. [1940 45] * * * Computer capable of solving problems by processing information expressed in discrete form. By manipulating combinations of binary digits (see binary code) …
4Gemini Digital Computer — Der Gemini Digital Computer (GDC) war der in den Raumschiffen des Gemini Programms eingesetzte Computer und damit der erste in einem bemannten Raumfahrzeug eingesetzte Digitalrechner. Er wurde von der IBM Federal Systems Division entwickelt und… …
5Saturn Launch Vehicle Digital Computer — The Saturn Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) was one of the major components of the Instrument Unit fitted to the S IVB stage of the Saturn V and Saturn IB rockets. Its primary role was to provide an autopilot for the Saturn from launch to… …
6Launch Vehicle Digital Computer — Der Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) war der Steuercomputer der Saturn V und Saturn IB Raketen. Er war einer der Hauptbestandteile der sogenannten Instrument Unit, einer ringförmigen Anordnung von Geräten, die an der Oberseite der …
7computer science — computer scientist. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers. [1970 75] * * * Study of computers, their… …
8Digital Equipment Corporation — Industry Computer manufacturing Fate Assets were sold to various companies. What remained was sold to Compaq. Successor …
9Computer science — or computing science (abbreviated CS) is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems. Computer scientists invent algorithmic… …
10Computer memory — types Volatile RAM DRAM (e.g., DDR SDRAM) SRAM In development T RAM Z RAM TTRAM Historical Delay line memory Selectron tube Williams tube Non volatile …
